Lake Mahinerangi

If you love fishing or you are looking to get off the grid, you will enjoy Lake Mahinerangi. This remote reservoir is stocked with perch and brown trout making it a favourite fishing spot for keen fishermen.

This 'lost lake' came about due to a dam on the Waipori River used to generate hydro electricity. The lake is 12km's in length, and sits over 600 metres above sea level.

To get to the lake, take the back roads from the town of Lawrence or head up from Waipori Falls. The lake is surrounded by forestry, farmland and tussock grasslands.